Join a curious young man as he questions Father William about his whimsical habits, from standing on his head to consuming an entire goose, bones and all! This classic poem is a joyful read-aloud that kids and families will cherish.
Told with Carroll’s signature wit and rhythm, this episode is a fantastic example of storytelling for kids that effortlessly blends humor, nonsense, and clever wordplay. The poem serves as a playful reminder that growing older shouldn’t mean losing your sense of fun.
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Each season of Quick Classics for Kids from Newman Media features bite-sized storytelling for kids, including favorites from Lewis Carroll, Aesop’s fables, and Beatrix Potter’s beloved tales. These family-friendly episodes are perfect for bedtime, classroom listening, or anytime you want to spark imagination and rediscover the joy of literature for kids.
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Queen. Class is for kids Click class anything Quick Classes for kids. QUI a class tricks, Father William by Lewis Carroll. You are old, Father William, the young man said, and your hair has become very white, and yet you incessantly stand on your head. Do you think at your age? It is right? In my youth, Father William replied to his son. I feared it would injure the brain, But now that I'm perfectly sure, I have none. Why I do it again and again? You are old, said the youth, as I mentioned before, and have grown most uncommonly fort Yet you turned a back somersault in at the door. Pray what is the reason of that? In my youth, said the sage, as he shook his gray locks. I kept all my limbs very supple by the use of this ointment one shilling the box, allow me to sell you a couple. You are old, said the youth, and your jaws are too weak for anything tougher than suet. Yet you finished the goose with the bones and the beak. Pray, how did you manage to do it? In my youth? Said his father. I took to the law and argued each case with my wife and The muscular strength which it gave to my jaw has lasted the rest of my life. You are old, said the youth. One would hardly suppose that your eye was as steady as ever get you balanced an eel on the end of your nose? What made you so awfully clever? I have answered three questions, and that is enough, said his father. Don't give yourself airs. Do you think I can listen all day to such stuff? Be off, or I'll kick you downstairs. Thanks for listening to quick classics for kids. I hope you enjoyed today's story. Don't forget. We share short and timeless tales, poems, and fables perfect for bedtime, classrooms, and family story time. If you like this episode, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Until next time, keep imagining, keep wondering, and keep reading. Critic Clyd